Americas

Stretching from Alaska in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south, the Americas is not one but two wonderful and vibrant continents full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. Whether it is the beaches of the Caribbean, the lost temples of the Inca, Mayan or Aztec Empires, or trekking in the wilds of Patagonia, at Travel Begins at 40, our pages our full of personal travel experiences, as well as details of the best festivals in the Americas, the latest travel news, and the most wonderful travel offers. Follow Mark Bibby Jackson on his travels through Patagonia in search of his Welsh heritage or Mike East as he learns to surf off the coast of Costa Rica. Let our Americas travel experiences inspire you to head off the beaten track yourselves and enjoy the most diverse travel experiences. You won’t forget it.

Hawaii, the isolated and paradisaical archipelago in the Central Pacific, tops many travellers’ bucket list. Home to dramatic landscapes, comprising white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, you can not only spend…

Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…

Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods,…

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Travel Begins at 40

They say that life begins at forty, so too can travel. Travel Begins at 40 is a website aimed at the independent-minded, mature and empathetic traveller. From cultural tourism to homestays, adventure travel and eco-tourism, our team of travel writing experts have shared their best – and worst – travel experiences with you, as well as providing insight into the most exciting destinations on the planet, and the more interesting things you can do once you get there. Let the adventure begin. Read more →